The health benefits associated with olive oil together with an
increased interest in Mediterranean foods have contributed to the
growth of an "invigorated" market for the product in the US,
according to a new report.
This month's All Candy Expo in Chicago saw an impressive range of
dark chocolate launches, suggesting that innovation is still
possible in this well-established segment.
Whey permeate, a by-product of cheese production, could be a food
preserver, suggests new research, as the industry looks to
alternatives to chlorine solutions for preserving fresh-cut
vegetables.
Savoury ingredients supplier Synergy has developed three new sauce
bases that it claims can overcome the common quality and labelling
issues faced by traditional complete dry sauce bases.
US cereal giant General Mills has indicated year-end earnings will
be higher than previously expected, but admits next year's outlook
may be gloomy as rising commodity costs and interest repayments eat
profits.
A lawsuit filed this week against Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) for
its use of undeclared trans fats is a new indication that the issue
is far from forgotten, even though the battle appears to have edged
away from food processors for...
The American Medical Association (AMA) has added its voice to the
clamor against salt, voting this week to urge the government to
revoke the substance's GRAS status.
DSM Food Specialties' sale of its Engevita inactive dry yeast
business is part of the group's strategy of focusing on added value
yeast extracts and other flavour ingredients.
A child's taste for protein-rich foods like meat and fish is
inherited, but taste for vegetables and desserts are influenced,
says new research that may have implications for understanding
obesity.
With the US organic market on a sharp uphill path, and the nation's
organic farmers unable to keep up with demand, the CEO of leading
dairy firm Stonyfield Farm tells FoodNavigator-USA how he is
dealing with the lack of supply.
The food industry is facing up to the issue of salt reduction. But
how can this compound - so important in the preparation and storage
of food - be replaced without the consumer tasting the difference?
Archer Daniels Midland and Matsutani Chemical have solidified a
joint venture to enhance worldwide sales and marketing of soluble
fiber Fibersol-2 as interest in this type of ingredient is
predicted to rise.
Genetically enhanced hybrid peppers that can be raised with minimal
protection under moderate winter conditions have achieved worldwide
commercial success, according to the team behind the concept.
The Whole Grains Council is to change the design of its
characteristic stamp in a move to avoid potential regulatory
uncertainty surrounding its use of the terms 'excellent' source or
'good' source. The new stamp...
US beer firm Anheuser-Busch has been slapped with a lawsuit for
using a song in its commercials for which it had paid rights to the
record company alone, and not to the rock band that created the
song.
The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) has
urged Scots to improve food hygiene standards to tackle what it
calls the 'annual food poisoning epidemic'.
Cargill will no longer have a presence in the hazelnut processing
industry once the agreed sale of its Turkish hazelnut processing
business goes through.
Natural, water-soluble orange and yellow food colourings from
cactus pear could offer "a new valuable source of colour
preparations" say the German scientists working on bringing the
pigments from the lab bench to industry.
Beer, bakery, confectionery, sweet drinks, pizzas, snacks galore,
and even dog food. The list of products with World Cup tie-ins is
dominated by junk food, while healthy food makers seem content to
pass up the marketing opportunities...
Leading spice firm McCormick continues in its strategy to expand
its business into areas of strong growth potential, announcing last
week that it is to acquire an Asian food company.
A new approach to risk and crisis management for food and drink
companies has been unveiled at the UK's Campden and Chorleywood
Food Research Association (CCFRA).
The recent regulatory approval for a fruit-derived natural
sweetener could open new doors to food and beverage manufacturers
looking to clean up their product labels.
Royal Cosun subsidiary Unifine Food & Bake Ingredients has
consolidated its position in the Iberian bakery ingredients market
through the finalisation of an acquisition.
World cereal demand is forecast to surpass supply in the coming
2006/07 marketing year, pushing down stocks to an uncomfortably low
level, according to the FAO.
Getting kids to eat solid cereals at an earlier age could reduce
the risk of developing wheat allergies, says a new study from
Colorado-based researchers.
A lawsuit filed against the US government aims to establish strict
safety laws for all genetically engineered foods, and require these
to be labeled once they are approved.
Two Indian scientists tell FoodNavigator how they managed to
achieve round salt granules, and what this breakthrough could mean
for the future of food development.
Cargill Sweetness Solutions has welcomed the change in EU law
surrounding the sweetener erythritol, saying it will give food and
beverage manufactures across Europe greater flexibility in
developing their products.
Roquette's marketing manager for beverage applications explains the
difficulties of formulating tasty sugar-free syrup drinks and why
she thinks her company has cracked it.
Martek DHA, approved for use in infant formula in Canada since
2002, has obtained federal consent for use at higher doses in a
variety of foods, paving the way for food companies to offer
products with greater omega-3 content.
South Korea said yesterday that it will delay resumption of US beef
imports, after finding problems at US meat processing facilities,
reported Yonhap news.
Britain's Sugar Bureau is continuing to sponsor research into food
and health, with new research recommending that parents should
not offer their children high-energy foods as rewards and
treats as a means of encouraging the...
Exter Aroma has launched a clean label bouillon flavour (HVP) based
on sunflower that offers food makers an allergen free, non-GM, 100
per cent vegan flavouring option.
The popularity of whole grains and a growing trend to fortify baked
goods with functional ingredients has added a new dynamic to an
otherwise mature US bread market, says a new report.
A new study has revealed that the higher obesity rates of Hispanic
children are not connected to socioeconomic factors, findings that
could add weight to the suggestion that this sector of the
population responds differently to diet.
Minimal processing of fruit - cutting, packaging and chilling -
does not affect the nutritional content even after nine days, says
an international study that could promote healthy eating on a
limited time-scale.
Sensory perception of flavours could be boosted, and salt levels
lowered, by choosing the optimal starch thickener, say scientists,
a result that could have big implications for the food industry.
A supply chain tracking company has created an online database food
firms can use to track their freight containers in real time using
radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.